Canada beats Poland 21-9 to win bronze at women's 3x3 basketball World Cup
ULAANBAATAR - Paige Crozon had 13 points and five rebounds as Canada beat Poland 21-9 on Sunday in the third-place game at the FIBA 3x3 women's World Cup.
Saicha Grant-Allen scored five and pulled down five boards for Canada.
Anna Pawlowska led Poland with three points and three rebounds.
The Canadians lost to the Netherlands 21-15 in the semifinal earlier in the day.
Crozon had 10 points and five rebounds in that game, with Cassandra Brown adding three points.
The Netherlands beat Mongolia 15-9 in the tournament's final to win their first-ever title.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2025.
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